Framework Maps provides visual mappings that help cybersecurity practitioners translate frameworks into operational understanding. Mappings are developed through structured analysis and validated through practitioner review.
Framework Maps analyzes widely adopted cybersecurity frameworks and represents controls visually to show intent, relationships, and practical alignment with real-world activities. It is a decision-support tool.
It is not a certification. It is not a guarantee of effectiveness. It is the tool a practitioner reaches for when they need to know what a control is actually asking, what tools they already have that address it, and what work remains
Every map is built using the same disciplined process. That discipline is what makes the maps trustworthy.
Start with widely adopted frameworks. CIS v8.1 was selected first due to broad industry adoption and the granularity of its 153 specific safeguards.
Each safeguard is analyzed for its core requirement, supporting elements, and implementation steps. The taxonomy is consistent across all maps.
Relationships, dependencies, and coverage are represented visually. Practitioners can see where controls connect — and where they don’t.
Tools are mapped to specific elements showing coverage and gaps. This is what turns a map into a coverage assessment.
Every mapping is validated by experienced practitioners before publication. No theoretical-only outputs.
It supports practitioner judgment — it does not replace it. Maps do not replace formal risk assessments, audits, or compliance activities. Framework Maps does not provide certifications or guarantees of control effectiveness.
Maps inform practitioner decisions. They do not replace professional judgment, risk assessment, or compliance work.
Maps show coverage relationships. They do not certify any control as complete or effective in a given environment.
Maps evolve as frameworks change and practitioner feedback is incorporated. Always check version and date.
First, expanding the library of mapped frameworks — NIS2 is the next priority. Second, finding the commonalities and differences between frameworks, enabling practitioners to understand what changes when crossing from one framework to another.
Decomposition and visual mapping of NIS2, applying the same taxonomy proven on CIS v8.1.
NextVisual comparisons that show what changes when an organization moves between frameworks — and what carries over.
AFTERExisting maps refined as practitioner feedback and real-world implementation data accumulates.
OngoingDownload CIS v8.1, apply it to your stack, and tell us what you find.